Maria Feodorovna
Empress consort of Russia (1847–1928)
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Maria Feodorovna was the wife of Russian Emperor Alexander III and mother of the last Russian tsar, Nicholas II, serving as empress consort during a significant period of Russian history from 1881 to 1894. She is historically important as a key figure in the Russian imperial family during the late 19th century and as a member of European royalty who witnessed major political changes in Russia.
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HouseGlücksburg FatherChristian IX of Denmark MotherLouise of Hesse-Kassel ReligionRussian Orthodoxy prev. Lutheranism Signature
Maria Feodorovna (Russian: Мария Фёдоровна; 26 November 1847 – 13 October 1928), known as Princess Dagmar of Denmark before her marriage, was Empress of Russia from 1881 to 1894 as the wife of Emperor Alexander III. She was the fourth child and second daughter of Christian IX of Denmark and Louise of Hesse-Kassel. Maria’s eldest son, Nicholas II, was the last Emperor of Russia, ruling from 1 November 1894 until his abdication on 15 March 1917.
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